Sextape! No, not a podcast scandal, this week Medwyn from Deftones tribute act Deftunes joins us.

Medwyn discusses his skateboard skills, how he fell down a rabbit hole into the world of Deftones and plans to start an Eiffel 65 tribute.

We stress the importance of wearing a belt onstage, how dressing in period appropriate clothing can be unsettlingly contemporary and find out if octogenarians prefer Deftones or cake.

Will reveals he has been to Dundee.

You can find Deftunes here:

https://deftunes.co.uk/

You can follow The Wedding Singer podcast on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/theweddingsingerpod/

Catch the UK’s best/sexiest/wittiest/coolest [delete as appropriate] The Strokes tribute band ‘New York City Cops’ live in a city/town/hamlet near you - dates here (you can also book us via the website):

https://newyorkcitycops.com

The track featured throughout the podcast is ‘Is This Me?’ by our talented friends Le Groupe Fantastique, find them on Spotify here:

https://open.spotify.com/track/1bt8eDSsmV28QDxLCpLpDA?si=P3MSFW34RhGUxeFmm-yLWA

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So may I introduce to you, the (tribute) act you've known for all these years: this week we’re joined by the Mersey Beatles, specifically Craig who performs as George Harrison.

Craig talks about the space in the Beatles tribute universe for niche and unusual acts, adding period specific visuals to Mersey Beatles and being vetoed on lighting incense during gigs.

We chat about the benefits of being the quiet Beatle, we find out if tribute Ringo travels with a suitcase of baked beans and if American audiences know what a Mersey is.

Will reveals he loves Thomas the Tank Engine.

You can find out more about The Mersey Beatles here:

www.themerseybeatles.com

You can follow The Wedding Singer podcast on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/theweddingsingerpod/

Catch the UK’s best/sexiest/wittiest/coolest [delete as appropriate] The Strokes tribute band ‘New York City Cops’ live in a city/town/hamlet near you - dates here (you can also book us via the website):

https://newyorkcitycops.com

The track featured throughout the podcast is ‘Is This Me?’ by our talented friends Le Groupe Fantastique, find them on Spotify here:

https://open.spotify.com/track/1bt8eDSsmV28QDxLCpLpDA?si=P3MSFW34RhGUxeFmm-yLWA

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Hey now, hey now…it’s a Crowded House tribute band from Liverpool, no, not Chocka Gaff, this week we’re joined by Mark from Crowded Scouse.

Mark tells us about the band’s brief foray into matching suits, a strict no wig position, and the endlessly rotating setlist and the wealth of material from Split Endz to Finn Brothers.

We talk about the importance of sandwiches, staircases in Rhyl and audience members playing the bones. Plus Mark reveals why Rosie and Jim won’t ever be joining the band onstage again. Quack.

Will reveals he has never played the didgeridoo.

You can find Crowded Scouse on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/crowdedscouse/

You can follow The Wedding Singer podcast on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/theweddingsingerpod/

Catch the UK’s best/sexiest/wittiest/coolest [delete as appropriate] The Strokes tribute band ‘New York City Cops’ live in a city/town/hamlet near you - dates here (you can also book us via the website):

https://newyorkcitycops.com

The track featured throughout the podcast is ‘Is This Me?’ by our talented friends Le Groupe Fantastique, find them on Spotify here:

https://open.spotify.com/track/1bt8eDSsmV28QDxLCpLpDA?si=P3MSFW34RhGUxeFmm-yLWA

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Black holes and revelations galore this week as Alex from the superbly named Plug in Maybe joins us to discuss all things Muse.

Nath and Alex get into the weeds discussing guitar building and the endless need to buy more stuff.

We discuss the pros and cons of the band being split between Pembrokeshire and West Yorkshire, crowd assisted vocal support and hours of time spent programming lights.

Will reveals he has never been a muse.

You can find Plug In Maybe on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/pluginmaybe?igsh=anY5eno2dmR4MG83

You can follow The Wedding Singer podcast on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/theweddingsingerpod/

Catch the UK’s best/sexiest/wittiest/coolest [delete as appropriate] The Strokes tribute band ‘New York City Cops’ live in a city/town/hamlet near you - dates here (you can also book us via the website):

https://newyorkcitycops.com

The track featured throughout the podcast is ‘Is This Me?’ by our talented friends Le Groupe Fantastique, find them on Spotify here:

https://open.spotify.com/track/1bt8eDSsmV28QDxLCpLpDA?si=P3MSFW34RhGUxeFmm-yLWA

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It’s a perfect ten this week as Nathan and Will are joined by Ed Faulkner, the founder and organiser of Tribfest, one of the UK’s leading tribute festivals. Ed also masquerades as Paul Heaton in The Beautiful Couch, a tribute to The Beautiful South and The Housemartins.

We discuss the challenges of starting up a tribute festival, the balancing act of booking bands and the importance of offering something more than just tribute acts.

Ed talks about booking the Brazilian Beatles, the excessive rider demands of a Michael Jackson, and how ditching the dance tent turned out to be a great decision.

Will reveals he would pay five pounds for a shower.

You can find out more and buy tickets for Tribfest on their website:

https://www.tribfest.co.uk/

You can check out The Beautiful Couch here:

https://www.beautifulcouch.com/

You can follow The Wedding Singer podcast on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/theweddingsingerpod/

Catch the UK’s best/sexiest/wittiest/coolest [delete as appropriate] The Strokes tribute band ‘New York City Cops’ live in a city/town/hamlet near you - dates here (you can also book us via the website):

https://newyorkcitycops.com

The track featured throughout the podcast is ‘Is This Me?’ by our talented friends Le Groupe Fantastique, find them on Spotify here:

https://open.spotify.com/track/1bt8eDSsmV28QDxLCpLpDA?si=P3MSFW34RhGUxeFmm-yLWA

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On The Beach? Why not join Nathan and Will as they talk all things ol' Shakey with Alex from Nottingham-based Neil Young tribute, Rust For Glory.

Alex offers advice on how to find a drummer, and how the idea of getting paid to play music and receiving positive feedback was the catalyst for starting a tribute band.

15 years in we talk about Rust For Glory’s busiest year yet, and the good fortune of having an endless volume of material to work with. YouTube channels taking on a life of their own and how just ‘having a go’ attitude at songs can help achieve surprisingly good results.

Will reveals he is not the cinnamon girl.

You can find Rust for Glory on Facebook here:

facebook.com/rustforglory

And on YouTube here:

www.youtube.com/@rustforglory

And on Instagram here:

instagram.com/rustforglory

You can follow The Wedding Singer podcast on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/theweddingsingerpod/

Catch the UK’s best/sexiest/wittiest/coolest [delete as appropriate] The Strokes tribute band ‘New York City Cops’ live in a city/town/hamlet near you - dates here (you can also book us via the website):

https://newyorkcitycops.com

The track featured throughout the podcast is ‘Is This Me?’ by our talented friends Le Groupe Fantastique, find them on Spotify here:

https://open.spotify.com/track/1bt8eDSsmV28QDxLCpLpDA?si=P3MSFW34RhGUxeFmm-yLWA

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Podcast vibes in the area! Oasiz vibes in the area! This week, we’re joined by Steve and Gaz from the biblical Oasis tribute band Oasiz, who have been paying homage to Burnage’s finest for a madferrit 21 years.

Steve tells us how Oasis saved him from a world of Whigfield (the only mention of wigs this week). Gaz the Andy Bell / Guigsy of the band and social media guru discusses Southend's play off hopes and a strange request to be Liam and Noel bellboys for the day.

Currently in the midst of a 120-date UK tour, we talk about setlist dilemmas, Sifters photoshoots, duets with Aitch and how Noel’s songs are the ideal length for a tea break. Steve saves his Manc accent for a better podcast.

Will reveals that he has never drank an Oasis.

You can find Oasiz on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/oasizband?igsh=MW9rOWpmMHVhdjRtcg==

You can follow The Wedding Singer podcast on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/theweddingsingerpod/

Catch the UK’s best/sexiest/wittiest/coolest [delete as appropriate] The Strokes tribute band ‘New York City Cops’ live in a city/town/hamlet near you - dates here (you can also book us via the website):

https://newyorkcitycops.com

The track featured throughout the podcast is ‘Is This Me?’ by our talented friends Le Groupe Fantastique, find them on Spotify here:

https://open.spotify.com/track/1bt8eDSsmV28QDxLCpLpDA?si=P3MSFW34RhGUxeFmm-yLWA

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Take off your pants and jacket! This week, Nathan and Will chat with Jason and Jonny from Swansea-based Blink 182 tribute One Eighty Two.

A love of Blink, a Travis Barker lookalike and a Dad’s surprise intervention led to the formation of One Eighty Two in 2011. We talk about the early days of spamming venues for gigs, making contacts on the road and the slog of getting established as a tribute band.

Jonny asks what is or isn’t a swear word and we discuss the strict no swearing rules at tribute festivals. Jason tells us how they keep things relevant, and how the band stepped up when the real Blink 182 had to cancel a show in Glasgow.

Will reveals he is now the drummer in One Eighty Two.

You can find One Eighty Two here:

https://linktr.ee/Blink182tribute

You can follow The Wedding Singer podcast on Instagram here:

https://www.instagram.com/theweddingsingerpod/

Catch the UK’s best/sexiest/wittiest/coolest [delete as appropriate] The Strokes tribute band ‘New York City Cops’ live in a city/town/hamlet near you - dates here (you can also book us via the website):

https://newyorkcitycops.com

The track featured throughout the podcast is ‘Is This Me?’ by our talented friends Le Groupe Fantastique, find them on Spotify here:

https://open.spotify.com/track/1bt8eDSsmV28QDxLCpLpDA?si=P3MSFW34RhGUxeFmm-yLWA

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